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A hammer (500 grams), a small parachute (21 grams), and a baseball (145 grams) are all dropped from a height of 25 meters. The hammer and baseball take about the same amount of time to fall. Which statement describes the time it takes for the parachute to fall?(5 points)
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The parachute takes the same amount of time to fall because the effect of gravity is the same.
The parachute takes the same amount of time to fall because the effect of gravity is the same.
The parachute takes less time to fall because it has the most surface area.
The parachute takes less time to fall because it has the most surface area.
The parachute takes longer to fall because of greater air resistance.
The parachute takes longer to fall because of greater air resistance.
The parachute takes less time to fall because it has the least mass.
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The correct choice: "The parachute takes longer to fall because of greater air resistance."
Reason: The parachute has a much larger surface area, so air resistance is significant and reduces its acceleration (and terminal velocity), making it fall more slowly than the hammer and baseball.
Reason: The parachute has a much larger surface area, so air resistance is significant and reduces its acceleration (and terminal velocity), making it fall more slowly than the hammer and baseball.
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